AIAC collaborates with WD to Promote Western Aerospace Industry at Farnborough Air Show

July 06, 2012

Ottawa (Ontario), July 6, 2012 – The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) has received $103,135 in funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) for the purpose of increasing the presence of Western Canada at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show this July. The funding reflects the importance of the aerospace industry for the Western Canadian economy and will assist industry members in demonstrating their unique capabilities on the international stage.

”Our Government’s first priority is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity,” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. “By investing in important events like this, we are strengthening Western Canada’s aerospace industry while showing the world what the West has to offer.”